Big Jim's Beat

Big Jim, a young maverick in the Royal Ulster Constabulary caught in the battle between Britain, the I.R.A and Loyalists.

As the police force becomes a political football - he is buffeted by commanders, enemies and women, struggling to maintain his free spirit. More

Caught in the battle between the IRA, the British Government and the Loyalists, a young recruit to the RUC police force performs his duties and leads his precarious, adventurous life. Surviving on comradeship, wits, love and courage.

A fascinating tale of a troubadour in Ulster’s notorious police force honestly related by a thoughtful officer who never lost his enjoyment of the good life.